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Sculptor Darrell Petit Discusses Stone Carving and Sustainable Building

September 22, 2021

Jason Kamery interivews sculptor, Darrell Petit and talks about his career and his pasion for stone and sustainability of natural stone.

Building Stone/Landscape Architecture

A Sculptural Urbanscape at Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences

A 60-ton granite sculpture, “Event,” forms a captivating entrance to Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences, One Dalton Street in Boston, MA

Jennifer Richinelli

June 30, 2021

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Taking center stage of the urban landscape located at the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences is “Event,” a stone sculpture crafted by sculptor Darrell Petit of Darrell Petit LLC and Stony Creek Quarry Inc. Petit was commissioned by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) of Cambridge, MA.

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design

From the Editor | A Time for Opening Up

Jennifer Richinelli

June 30, 2021

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Spring is a time associated with rebirth. For those of us living in northern states, we welcome the smell of fresh cut grass and taking time to plant flowers and vegetable gardens.

Returning to home roots

Sculptor Darrell Petit shares the meaning, planning and design of his “Event” stone sculpture, featured at Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences, One Dalton Street in Boston, MA

Jennifer Richinelli

June 22, 2021

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Sculptor Darrell Petit shares the meaning, planning and design of his “Event” stone sculpture, featured at Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences, One Dalton Street in Boston, MA

A stand-alone landscape

Laura Solano, partner at Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) of Cambridge, MA, discusses the inspiration behind the landscape at Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences, One Dalton Street in Boston, MA, and the collaboration with sculptor Darrell Petit on its focal point, “Event”

Jennifer Richinelli

June 22, 2021

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Laura Solano, partner at Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) of Cambridge, MA, discusses the inspiration behind the landscape at Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences, One Dalton Street in Boston, MA, and the collaboration with sculptor Darrell Petit on its focal point, “Event”

Ege Seramik debuts SALENTO. Soft to the Touch... Easy on the Eyes

February 2, 2021

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Ege Seramik introduces the SALENTO, a decorative wall tile offering a playful harmony with its unique sculptured surface. Available in a 3” x 12” format, this distinctive tile range is available in two colors: turquoise and green. SALENTO'S geometric design adds depth and interest, while still being easily cleaned and sanitized.

Honoring the “Fallen Five”

A tranquil and reflective setting was created in Chattanooga, TN, with Texas limestone and local flagstone for the “Wreath of Honor” – a tribute to five souls who lost their lives in a terrorist attack

Jennifer Richinelli

June 9, 2020

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July 16, 2015 is a day that residents of Chattanooga, TN, will never forget. This date marks a tragic domestic terrorist attack on five military personnel, which devastated the city. To honor the five victims, the city of Chattanooga invited artists from around the country to submit design proposals for a memorial.

Pioneering Brand Neolith Celebrates a Decade in Verona

October 30, 2019

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Neolith showcased the full spectrum of the company’s surfacing solutions and systems to architects, designers, contractors, fabricators and distributors.